Martin, who is scheduled to race in 26 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events this season, said Tuesday he plans to leave his current seat for a driver who wants to race full time for the championship.

"I don't expect to be in it," Martin said during MWR's stop on the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour. "That's not my goal. My goal is to see (crew chief) Rodney (Childers) and the 55 car race for the championship driver-wise as well as owner.

"This year, we'll do everything we can to try to win races and perform, but I want to help Rodney achieve his ultimate goal, which is to be a champion crew chief."

To do that, Martin said his primary goal for the season is to help MWR make the 55 team "a very, very sought-after ride for 2014." He wants the organization to be able to attract a top-flight driver to race the full season instead of having to split the car among multiple drivers like it does now.

Though he was a threat to win multiple races last season and figures to do the same this year â?? his team personnel is unchanged from the 2012 version â?? Martin said his goals are "not about anything personal for me."

"I'll take a trophy if I can get it, don't get me wrong," he said. "But it's really important to make that a highly sought-after ride. Rodney Childers is an amazing, amazing crew chief and I want to see him get to run for a championship. He and I have built a really strong tie and I hope to be able to help him beyond 2013."

So where does that leave Martin for next year? The 54-year-old said it's "way too soon to worry" about where he'll drive (it won't be full-time, though).

"We're in discussions," he said. "I've really felt comfortable at MWR; very, very comfortable. It's such a great working atmosphere. I'll still be around. No need in worrying about what's next. What's next is my (26) races we've got on board this year."

Waltrip hopes Martin stays close.

"Me and Mark are partners -- we're the two old guys," Waltrip said. "If we could figure out somehow for Rodney and those boys to race a full time car and Mark and I could run a few races in some way or another then we'd certainly entertain that idea. I love the way he became engaged at MWR in 2012 and just encourage him to continue to be a part of the 55 team even if he and I aren't driving in 2014. ... He can mentor them on the track because he's proven to be a Hall of Famer at that."